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Position DescriptionUnder immediate supervision, applies basic knowledge of naval architecture to perform routine analyses and prepare basic naval architectural deliverables in support of the design of ships, craft, and other floating structures. Participates in the development and validation of design and engineering requirements, preparation of specifications, and provides inputs to technical reports and presentations.Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, review, and update technical manuals for marine vessels.
Assists with the review of design proposals and specifications.
Participates in scheduled project review sessions and meetings with representatives from other engineering disciplines and customers on technical and engineering issues, including corrosion control.
Applies basic naval architectural knowledge in accordance with applicable regulatory body rules, regulations, and industry standards to develop analyses and products in one or more of the following technical areas:
Hull form and hydrodynamic performance, including development of hull form geometry and lines plans, hydrostatics and curves of form, resistance and powering estimates, propulsor design and performance, appendage design, maneuvering analyses, seakeeping analyses, development of model test plans and observing and analyzing data from model tests or full scale trials
Weight and stability analyses, including development of weight and center of gravity estimates, performance of intact and damaged stability analyses, performance of deadweight surveys and inclining experiments
Concept and feasibility design studies addressing whole ship sizing and performance analyses, requirements validation, and design optimization
Design integration, coordinating inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines, such as marine engineering and structures, into balanced, closed solution designs to establish principal characteristics and design features such as length, beam, depth, draft, displacement, speed, and other performance parameters
Structural design, developing hull girder bending moments and structural configurations and scantlings in accordance with appropriate rules or design standards, development of superstructure, mast, and local support structure to withstand primary and secondary loads
General arrangements and configuration, developing requirements for area and volume, preparing overall ship arrangement concepts and drawings illustrating primary functional allocation of spaces within the ship considering location and adjacency constraints, performing special studies including access and line of sight analyses, assisting in detailed layouts of individual compartments such as living and berthing spaces, ship support spaces, storerooms, and shops
Assists in preparing documentation, reports, and project plans to describe activities planned and accomplished, status reports, letters, memoranda, messages, and contact reports.
Assists with preparation and presentation of formal briefings and staff seminars.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QualificationsEducation and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related engineering field such as Marine Engineering with 2- 4 years experience
In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for equivalent work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, and MS Office is required.
Basic knowledge of naval architecture to perform routine analyses and prepare basic naval architectural deliverables in support of the design of ships, craft, and other floating structures.
Strong written, verbal communication and computer skills including various types of engineering software.
Ability to design and provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
Ability to learn and adapt when facing new problems, analyzes successes and failures for clues to improvement, and tackle new and difficult challenges.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Company OverviewSerco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. Military, numerous U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Government of Canada, State and Local Governments, and Commercial Clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently, while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco has approximately 6,000 employees with an annual revenue of $1 billion and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset, and our success directly relates to our employees. At Serco, we listen, respect and support our employees and through continuous training, development and information-sharing, we advance talent internally, enhancing career growth and progression which enables not only our employees to excel but enables our customers to excel as well. It is not just a job at Serco; at Serco, we offer career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco''s people share a passion for delivering ethical service, innovation, and a commitment to results. We trust our people to deliver. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).Click here to apply nowNew to Serco?ID 35362Recruiting Location RLMA20 - Boston Seaport CenterWork Location US-MA-BostonCategory EngineeringPosition Type Full-TimeSecurity Clearance None
